Rumours are rife about the upcoming Nikon Z70, a high megapixel aps-c camera from Nikon. We all know that Nikon make some of the best digital cameras around, and this one looks no different. There are numerous things to love about this upcoming beast, let’s see what we know so far.
All the information has been gathered from various sources online, and while most of them should be pretty accurate, as usual, some might be slightly different to what we think.
Specifications
• High megapixel sensor – A huge 41mp non-stacked aps-c sized sensor.
• Expeed 7 processor – We know it will have class leading autofocusing and speed.
• IBIS – This will be the first aps-c Z-mount camera to have In Body Image Stabilisation.
• EVF – Using the same EVF as the Z6iii
• Video – 8k 60fps video with a dedicated large video button.
• Digital tele-converter – Targeting wildlife photographers and photographers wanting more reach, the 41mp sensor makes sense for this.
Specifications We Need To See
• Dual card slots – It would be perfect if this camera has dual card slots, as this is missing on most aps-c cameras.
• Deep buffer – As it seems to be targeting wildlife with its crop ability, a nice deep buffer for burst shooting would be perfect.
• Raw high burst/Pre-shot capabilities – There is a rumour that Nikon will finally add raw support for pre-shot and 30+fps shooting, this could signify a much requested feature for Nikon cameras.
Where Does This Camera Fit?
It’s been long rumoured that Nikon will be releasing a pro-level workhorse aps-c camera. Early reports suggest this could be the long awaited Z-Mount equivalent and modern take on the classic Nikon D500 camera.
Based on this, and the video specifications, we are looking at a very capable aps-c camera that could be used for both amateur and professional photographers in these capacities:
• Videographers – with the 8k 60fps specifications the camera is highly suited as a main, professional level video recording device.
• Wildlife photographers – with 41mp and digital tele-converters, we will be looking at a beast of a wildlife camera. That, along with the advantages of the aps-c sensor could mean the camera would be contender for the ultimate wildlife camera.
• Landscape photographers – again, the 41mp sensor leaves plenty of crop ability for landscape photographers, and there will no doubt be plenty of dynamic range.
Conclusion
This is a very exciting time for photographers, Nikon have really found their feet lately with their cameras and combined with their amazing colour science, always great dynamic range and most importantly, their handling (which has always been a Nikon strong point, with all the buttons in all the right places), the Nikon Z70 will be a camera worthy of looking at.
I can really see it being used as a workhorse camera for many photographers, and of course it will be a monster for wildlife and bird photographers, with the clear advantage that aps-c offers over micro four thirds with low light and noise capabilities.
Expect an official announcement soon from Nikon!
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